SDSU HOSTS OMAHA TO BEGIN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT

Match 19: South Dakota State (10-2-6, 4-1-3) vs. Omaha (6-8-4, 3-4-1)
Date & Location	5 PM CT - Saturday, Nov. 1 / Brookings, S.D. (Fishback Soccer Park)
Stream	Summit League Network powered by Midco Sports Plus
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South Dakota State makes its opening appearance of the 2025 Summit League Women's Soccer Championship on its home pitch Saturday at 5 p.m. The Jackrabbits host Omaha at Fishback Soccer Park in the conference tournament quarterfinal round.

The Jackrabbits completed their regular season with a 10-2-6 overall record. Their 3-2 victory over Oral Roberts last Sunday ended SDSU's Summit League record with a 4-1-3 mark and 15 points in the conference table. The Jacks finished third in the regular season standings for the second straight season and set themselves up to host a quarterfinal matchup.

Omaha placed sixth in the league standings with a 3-4-1 record (6-8-4 overall) and used a late goal in their finale to qualify for the league tournament. The Mavericks were tied 1-1 against Kansas City in Omaha last Sunday. A draw would have led to North Dakota taking the final spot in the tournament with the Fighting Hawks holding a goal differential tiebreaker. Instead, Omaha's Addie LaRock delivered a game-winner in the 83rd minute to seal the Mavs' spot in The Summit League Women's Soccer Championship.

The two sides compete Saturday for the chance to move into the tournament semifinals which are hosted by Oral Roberts. The Golden Eagles are the No. 1 seed and await the winner of No. 4 South Dakota/No. 5 Kansas City. The winner of SDSU versus Omaha will play No. 2 Denver on Thursday, Nov. 6, in Tulsa.

The Jackrabbits head into postseason play as the back-to-back Summit League tournament champions. SDSU is 5-0-3 all-time in the conference tournament as the No. 3 seed. The Jacks have won the Summit League title, and earned NCAA Tournament berths in the process, in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2024.

SDSU and Omaha's last meeting in the postseason was in 2023 when the championship match, heavily affected by windy conditions, went 1-0 in favor of South Dakota State. The year prior, Omaha defeated SDSU 1-0 in Brookings in the semifinals. The Mavs went on to win the 2022 title. Omaha also earned a 3-1 semifinal victory in 2018 and got a 3-1 penalty kick advacement in the spring of 2021.

The Jacks defeated Omaha, 3-1, previously at Fishback Soccer Park this season on Oct. 12. The Mavericks scored a goal in the 18th minute, then SDSU responded with three second half goals. Jenna Maloy recorded a goal in the 65th minute and Emma Brezenski responded with a brace in a span of 10 minutes.

The Summit League announced its awards and all-conference teams on Thursday. Headlining SDSU's honors was Mallorie Benhart who was chosen as the Goalkeeper of the Year. She was an All-Summit League First Team selection along with senior defender Lauren Eckerle. Mia Bosch, Jenna Maloy and Ellie Gusman were Second Team selections. Emma Brezenski and Taylor Thomas were All-Newcomer Team choices, as well as Benhart and Maloy.

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Every match of the 2025 Summit League Women's Soccer Championship will stream on The Summit League Network, powered by Midco Sports Plus. Live statistics for every match and all details for the championship are available on the tournament central page.

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Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus #6 Omaha on November 1, 2025 at 5 p.m.

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Completed Event: Women's Soccer at Kansas City on October 23, 2025 , Tie , 1, to, 1

Completed Event: Women's Soccer at South Dakota on October 18, 2025 , Tie , 0, to, 0

Completed Event: Women's Soccer versus Omaha on October 12, 2025 , Win , 3, to, 1

Completed Event: Women's Soccer at Denver on October 9, 2025 , Loss , 0, to, 1

Completed Event: Women's Soccer versus North Dakota State on October 5, 2025 , Win , 2, to, 0

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